L3 Soc/security Analyst

2 weeks ago


Cape Town, South Africa LRI Invest Full time

Description

L3 SOC/Security Analyst Cape Town

Summary of the position

Outline of main duties and responsibilities

The SME/Expert Security Analyst L3 performs penetration tests, threat hunting, and optimising security monitoring tools. Key responsibilities include:

- Review asset discovery and vulnerability assessment data to identify and prioritize vulnerabilities that pose the most significant risk to the organisation.
- Identifying and investigating stealthy threats within the network using the latest threat intelligence.
- Conduct penetration tests on production systems to assess resiliency and identify areas for improvement.
- Recommending optimization strategies for security monitoring tools based on threat-hunting findings.
- Supporting the SOC Manager and participating in various projects requiring cybersecurity expertise.

Skills and experience required
- Bachelors degree in computer science, Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), SANSGCFE or related field equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 4-6 years of experience in cybersecurity operations, focusing on threat hunting, penetration testing, and security tool optimisation.
- Expert knowledge of security monitoring tools and protocols (WSG, ESG, CASB, DLP, IDPS, SIEM correlation rules and queries, vulnerability management tools, Threat Intelligence tools, etc.)
- Expertise in log analysis, packet analysis, and forensic tools.
- Strong scripting and automation skills (e.g., Python, PowerShell).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Reporting structure

The L3 SOC/Security Analyst reports to the Head of Security Operations based in Cape Town

Remuneration level


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